OSHA Training in Missouri

Our OSHA 10 and 30 hour training classes are in high demand in Missouri, as are other OSHA training certifications for hazardous jobs such as confined space entry, trenching and excavation competent person, and hazardous waste operations and emergency response (HazWoper). That is because many employers, contractors, and government agencies in MO consider these as mandatory training for workers at their job sites.

However, it is important to make certain that your OSHA classes are conducted by authorized trainers who, like ours, are qualified to conduct the training.

OSHA Trainers Authorized to Teach OSHA 10 & 30 Hour Courses in MO

There is no official certification required to teach most OSHA training classes in the state of Missouri. However, you must make certain that on site OSHA 10 or 30-hour training classes are conducted by a trainer who is officially authorized to conduct these OSHA courses. The trainer must first complete a series of OSHA trainer classes provided by one of the OSHA Education centers located around the country. You can confirm their status as a currently authorized OSHA Outreach trainer by asking to look at their credentials proving they completed the following trainer courses.

Construction industry trainers must successfully complete the OSHA 510 course, followed by the OSHA 500 course. This qualifies the trainer to conduct OSHA 10-hour construction training in Missouri and anywhere else in the USA and territories for a four-year period. The trainer is also authorized to conduct OSHA 30-hour construction training in Missouri and elsewhere. To maintain their status as an authorized OSHA Outreach trainer for construction, they must complete the OSHA 502 trainer update course every four years.

General industry trainers must successfully complete the OSHA 511 course, followed by the OSHA 501 course. This qualifies the trainer to conduct OSHA 10-hour general industry training in Missouri and anywhere else in the USA and territories for a four-year period. The trainer is also authorized to conduct OSHA 30-hour general industry training in MO and elsewhere. To maintain their status as an authorized OSHA Outreach trainer for general industry, they must complete the OSHA 503 trainer update course every four years.

Be assured that our trainers who conduct on-site OSHA training classes in Missouri are authorized OSHA Outreach trainers.

Online OSHA 10 and 30-hour Training Courses Accepted in Missouri

There are also OSHA-authorized online 10 and 30-hour training courses available for construction and general industry. However, you must pay close attention, as only those course providers that are specifically authorized to provide these courses can issue trainees the official DOL / OSHA 10 or 30-hour wallet cards. There are plenty of imitators out there who use deceptive fine print and “too good to be true” pricing to sell you a course that is not OSHA authorized. You can rest assured that the 10 and 30-hour online OSHA training courses offered on our website are authorized by OSHA, and are accepted in Missouri as well as all other states and US territories.

Regulation of Workplace Safety & Health in the State of Missouri

Worker safety for private companies in the state of Missouri is regulated by the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Missouri does not operate an approved state OSHA program for public employees at the state or local government (e.g.: municipal, county, public schools, colleges or universities) level.

Special State of Missouri Law Requiring OSHA 10 Hour Construction Training

The State of Missouri requires all workers on most publicly funded construction sites to complete the OSHA 10 hour construction course*. The on site and online OSHA 10 hour construction training offered through our website meets MO state requirements – Guaranteed!

Other Special Safety Training Considerations for Workers in Missouri

While our onsite and online OSHA 10 and 30-hour training courses for construction and general industry are the gold standard for training about general hazard identification and avoidance for workers and supervisors, there are many workers in the Show Me State who face unique environmental and occupational hazards that require other specialized safety training to prevent serious injuries and illnesses.  

For example, Heat Illness Prevention Training is considered essential for anyone working in high temperatures or humid conditions, where prolonged exposure can lead to heat stress and even life-threatening heat stroke. So, whether working on construction sites, roadwork, landscaping and lawn care crews, in commercial kitchens, attics, or buildings without adequate ventilation, affected workers must know how to recognize the early signs of heat-related illness and know how to stay hydrated, take proper rest breaks, and respond to emergencies. This training equips them with the knowledge needed to help them work safely in extreme heat.

At the other end of the spectrum, Cold Stress Prevention Training is critical for workers who are exposed to freezing temperatures or even cool and damp conditions, whether outdoors or in workplaces such as refrigerated warehouses, food processing plants, or unheated job sites. Cold stress can lead to frostbite, hypothermia, and reduced dexterity, increasing the risk of accidents. Workers will learn to recognize early symptoms of cold-related illnesses and implement safe work practices to minimize risk in frigid environments.

Also, workers in industries such as oil and gas, storm or wastewater management, mining, and agriculture must be aware of the dangers of Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S), a highly toxic gas commonly found in drilling sites, refineries, chemical plants, manure pits, grain elevators, mines, sewers, and underground utility spaces. Without proper precautions, exposure can quickly become fatal. H2S Hazard Awareness Training helps ensure workers can identify H2S hazards, understand the importance of gas detection equipment, and follow emergency procedures to stay safe in high-risk environments.

OSHA Training Regulations and Standards

Regulated employers located in the state of Missouri are governed by the Federal OSHA health and safety standards found in the 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). These include, but are not limited to, the OSHA workplace poster requirements in Part 1903, OSHA injury and illness record-keeping requirements in Part 1904, general industry standards in Part 1910, maritime standards in Parts 1915, 1917 and 1918, construction standards in Part 1926, and agricultural standards in Part 1928.

Numerous OSHA standards require employers to provide their employees in Missouri with OSHA training and information on a variety of health and safety topics (scroll down to see links to the OSHA training requirements below).

Jurisdiction

Federal OSHA exercises jurisdiction over most private employers in the state of Missouri. Federal employers in MO also operate under the jurisdiction of Federal OSHA. That agency has two area offices in Missouri:

Kansas City Area Office
2300 Main Street, Suite 168
Kansas City, MO 64108

St. Louis Area Office
1222 Spruce Street, Room 9.104
St. Louis, MO 63103

The OSHA national emergency hotline telephone number is 1-800-321-OSHA.

Occupational Fatality Data (2020) – Missouri

(1) – Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics